- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
This subfield examines the geostrategic factors, actors, and relations influencing imperialism practices.
Definition and History of Imperialism: Understanding the definition and origins of Imperialism, and its role in shaping societies and economies.
Motives and Justifications for Imperialism: Examining the various motives and justifications used by Imperial powers to colonize territories, including ideological, economic, political, and cultural reasons.
Imperialism and Colonialism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America: Analyzing Imperialism and Colonialism in different parts of the world, including the extent of their impact on indigenous societies, governments, and economies.
Imperialism and International Trade: Looking at the relationship between Imperialism and International trade, including the role of trade in facilitating Imperialism and the impact of Imperialism on international trade patterns.
Impact of Imperialism on Global Politics: Examining the impact of Imperialism on global politics, including the rise of nationalism, international alliances, and geopolitical tensions.
Imperialism and Technology: Understanding the role of technology in facilitating Imperialism, including developments in transportation, communication, and military technology.
Imperialism and Cultural Exchange: Analyzing the impact of Imperialism on cultural exchange, including the spread of Western culture and ideology and the formation of hybrid cultural identities.
Resistance to Imperialism and Decolonization: Examining the various forms of resistance to Imperialism, including armed resistance, cultural movements, and intellectual critiques, and the process of decolonization that followed.
Legacies of Imperialism: Understanding the lasting legacies of Imperialism, including its impact on issues such as poverty, inequality, human rights, and global security.
Contemporary Imperialism and Globalization: Analyzing the relationship between contemporary Imperialism and globalization, including the impact of global economic and political policies on developing countries.
Colonial imperialism: Colonialism is a form of imperialism in which a Western imperial power takes control of a territory to exploit its resources, labor and land.
Economic imperialism: Economic imperialism refers to the control or influence that one country or group of countries has on the economies of other countries. This form of imperialism is often manifested through trade policies, investment, and economic sanctions.
Cultural imperialism: Cultural imperialism refers to the imposition or spread of one culture onto another through various means such as media, language, religion, and education.
Military imperialism: Military imperialism involves the use of military power to conquer and control territories.
Neo-imperialism: Neo-imperialism refers to the modern-day form of imperialism, in which powerful countries exert control over other, less powerful states.
Technological imperialism: This form of imperialism is characterized by the exploitation and dissemination of new or advanced technologies to gain political or economic power over other countries.
Environmental imperialism: Environmental imperialism involves the exploitation of natural resources in other countries, often without regard for the environmental and social impacts on local communities.
Informal imperialism: Informal imperialism is a form of imperialism in which a dominant power exerts control over another country, without officially occupying or colonizing it.
Soft imperialism: This form of imperialism is characterized by the use of economic, cultural, and ideological means to control or influence other countries.
Territorial imperialism: Territorial imperialism involves the acquisition, occupation, and annexation of territory for political, military or economic gain.
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "While related to the concepts of colonialism, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "While related to the concepts of colonialism, imperialism is a distinct concept that can apply to other forms of expansion and many forms of government."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitiude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."
- "Imperialism focuses on establishing or maintaining hegemony and a more or less formal empire."
- "Imperialism is the practice, theory or attitude of maintaining or extending power over foreign nations, particularly through expansionism, employing not only hard power (economic and military power), but also soft power (cultural and diplomatic power)."